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Wolfen

R19811h 55mMichael Wadleigh
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 64

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"They can hear a cloud pass overhead, the rhythm of your blood. They can track you by yesterday's shadow. They can tear the scream from your throat."

A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.

HorrorThriller
New York CityBased On Novel Or BookWolfTransformationInvestigationWerewolfMurder Investigation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wolfen (1981) about?

A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.

Who stars in Wolfen?

Wolfen stars Albert Finney (Dewey Wilson), Diane Venora (Rebecca Neff), Edward James Olmos (Eddie Holt), Gregory Hines (Whittington), Tom Noonan (Ferguson). The film was directed by Michael Wadleigh.

How long is Wolfen?

Wolfen has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is Wolfen worth watching?

Wolfen holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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